EWFT 9 Flashcards
account for
to take something into consideration; to provide reasons for an event; explain
He did not accountfor Earth’s gravity in his physics calculations.
Her intense studying accountsfor her excellent grades.
accurate
careful and exact; precise
she was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
Experiments must be conducted with accuracy.
acute
having a sudden consequence or severe; effect; intense
The president was acutely aware of the fact that her decision would be unpopular.
He was suffering from an acute headache.
classify
to place into groups according to type; arrange
Biologists classify life forms into many phylla.
The library’s catalog is a classffication of books in the library.
currency
monetary unit; cash; money
Most purchases in foreign countries must be made in the local
currency.
The Japanese currency is gaining strength against the dollar.
dense
closely packed or crowded; difficult to
see through; thick
The boating accident was· caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
dim
not bright or clear; faint
The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
display
to show; reveal; exhibit
The model displayed the details of the human hand.
The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.
exports
products sold abroad; foreign sales
The United States’ imports now exceed its exports.
Exported goods are usually high in quality.
gigantic
very large; enormous
Reaching the moon was a gigantic step in space exploration for mankind.
New methods of farming offer.gigantic advantages over the old methods.
impressive
causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality; imposing
Lincoln’s power of persuasion was impressive.
Every-one left with a good impression of the play.
install
to set up or create an office; to place in a
fixed position; establish
The software we needed was already installed on the computer.
Antonia was installed as president of the art club last week.
jargon
language specific to a profession or activity; terminology
The legal jargon in the contract was confusing.
Science fictionjargon used in television shows and movies often comes from real science.
saturate
to fill or occupy to the maximum level; overflow
In order to paint, you must saturate a brush with a hue of your choice.
In order to obtain food, the sponge saturates itself with sea water.
straightforward
easy to understand; simple; honest; uncomplicated
The assembly directions were straightforward.
His straightforward approach to his business dealings earned
him respect.
